Tender

MBC Fire safety and Protection within Housing Portfolio Flatted Accommodation Blocks'

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, is initiating an open tender process to procure services focused on fire safety and protection for flatted accommodation blocks within its housing portfolio. The procurement falls within the "Burglar and fire alarms" industry category, among others, with a focus on the installation and maintenance of fire protection equipment. The tender, titled "MBC Fire safety and Protection within Housing Portfolio Flatted Accommodation Blocks", is currently active, with the enquiry period concluding on 3rd February 2026, and the tender submission deadline being 10th February 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract, valued at £150,000, will commence on 2nd March 2026 and may extend for up to five years with mutual agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in fire protection services, particularly those with experience in working with public authorities and sub-central government entities. Firms with capabilities in installing, maintaining, and providing compliance for fire-detection and alarm systems could leverage this project to establish or strengthen their footprint in governmental contracts. With a procurement method emphasizing open competition and criteria that value both cost and quality, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive bids and demonstrate quality in service delivery may find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC Fire safety and Protection within Housing Portfolio Flatted Accommodation Blocks'

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is looking to procure a contract to deal with the fire safety and protection within the housing portfolio of flatted accommodation blocks. The appointed contractor will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with statutory fire safety regulations and delivering a proactive maintenance and testing regime. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Burglar-and-fire-alarms./KTSGVM36C9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/KTSGVM36C9

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: + 1 Year + 1 Year to be exercised by mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060502
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002811-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Cuthbertson
Contact Email
jack.cuthbertson@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554425

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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